Audiomatique is Steve Bug's label born in 2004 to support a growing network of extremely talented producers, pining for techy, modern and club-ready sounds. 6 years later and the label is going strong, and this 'History Part 1' compilation marks 20 of the labels greatest releases, b-sides and remixes from the back catalogue.nnTaking a detailed picture of the label's artist roster, this collection features burning tracks from the likes of Trentemøller, Robert Babicz, Martinez, Gui Boratto, Umek, Adultnapper, Alexi Delano, Huggotron and many more top artists.nnPicking up on a few highlightsâ¦. the selection begins with Trentemøller's 'Physical Fraction', one of his earlier works that kick started his illustrious career, we are later graced with 2 other amazing tracks from the Danish master. Robert Babicz's 'Sleeping Beauty' is a melodic synth led romp that sums up the labels musical angle on the tech house sound, miles away from the watered down loops of many of todays fashionable labels, its raw, energetic and pure quality! nnHuggotron aka John Dahlback's 'Flashlight' is a trippy and electronic weapon that phases and pumps through its acidic zones of play. This is closely mirrored by Mark & John's 'The Most Dangerous Animal In The Zoo', a serious acid attack that combines psychotic vocals and heavy beats. nnMoving on, more highlights include The Wighnomy Brother's freaky re-work of Robert Babicz's 'Prism' , taking us down a deeper path with its dark and lo-slung grooves, and bizarre sample laden acid-aesthetic. Alexi Delano & Fernando Gullon's 'When It Rains In Madrid' is a bouncing, tighter-than-tight display of their talents, while Slovenian star Umek drops 'Complikator' and destroys the dance-floor!nnStronger techno vibes are on offer in the shape of Alexander Kowalski's remix of The Chi Chi Squad's 'Treat Me Right', while yet more gems are to be found towards the end of the playlist with key label artist Adultnapper's 'Choose' stirring up more vibes, and the dubbed out 'Sapphire Moon' from Martinez seals the deal.nnOf course, there's yet more to be found, and the inquisitive listener will uncover even more delights in this heavy package of Audiomatique greats, and gone-but-not-forgotten moments in cutting edge tech-house.n
